Where Rafael Nadal Fits in the Greatest of All Time Debate

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Published: June 9, 2013

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Rafael Nadal’s 2013 French Open title win against David Ferrer was forged in the crucible of an epic semifinal victory against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. Now, an eighth Musketeers' Cup has been added to the Spaniard’s treasury and continuing dynasty.

Tennis historians and fans debate the careers of legendary players through countless variables of court conditions, technologies and opponents. While there is no way to determine a greatest player of all time, there are only five legacies that are indisputably the best.

 

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Nadal takes his usual seat at the head table as the waiter pours him another glass of victory champagne. The Nadal menu has expanded its world-renowned specialty. Two quadruplets of French Open titles are now mixed with two side dishes of Wimbledon grass-court championships. It is seasoned with one Australian Open slow hard-court title and garnished with one U.S. Open hard-court title. There’s a kind of Pythagorean symmetry to this recipe.

In comes Swiss Maestro Roger Federer wearing his 17-point crown and all varieties of jewels, adorned with sparkling highlights. He bought up all of the best stock shares labeled "greatness" and "longevity." He plans to sit in his throne forever.



Pistol Pete Sampras checks in his big serving hammer at the entranceway. The truly observant can still spot his athletic grace and finesse backcourt skills. He wrinkles his nose at being typecast as only the Wimbledon King. His toolbox also contains five U.S. Open and two Australian titles.

Next, the regal Viking Bjorn Borg shows his unique European palette of tennis’s most opposite surfaces: six French Open titles and five Wimbledon Championships. It's like being able to paint like Rembrandt and compose symphonies like Beethoven.

Finally, the Dean of Open era tennis: Rocket Rod Laver. His massive forearms protect two model...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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